SHAPIRO'S STUFFED CABBAGE

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Shapario's is a local deli that is well known in the Midwest. A few years ago the recipe for their stuffed cabbage was published in a local newspaper. Anyone who is a fan of cabbage rolls will love this!

Provided by Mary K. W.

Categories     Meat

Time 2h30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 heads cabbage
3 slices white bread
1/3 cup red wine
1 lb ground chuck
1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
1 celery rib, finely chopped
1 egg, beaten
1 cup cooked rice
1/4 cup tomato juice
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 cups stewed tomatoes
1/2 cup tomato puree
1 cup water
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 lemon, juice of
6 gingersnap cookies
1/2 cup golden raisin

Steps:

  • Core cabbage and blanch in a large pot of boiling water until leaves begin to loosen.
  • Soak bread in red wine.
  • Combine ground chuck, onion, celery and egg; mix in wet bread (bare hands are the best tools for this.
  • Add tomato juice, rice, salt and pepper.
  • Carefully peel off cabbage leaves and roll each around 1 to 2 tablespoons of the meat mixture, tucking in the sides to hold it together.
  • Repeat until all the beef is wrapped. There should be 18 to 20 packets.
  • Chop remaining cabbage leaves and reserve 4 cups.
  • Prepare sauce: In a large stock pot heat stewed tomatoes, puree, water, brown sugar and lemon juice. Crumble gingersnaps and stir into mixture.
  • Stir in raisins and chopped cabbage leaves. (Taste at this point and add more salt and pepper if necessary).
  • Carefully add stuffed cabbage packets to sauce.
  • Cover and cook over medium-low heat for 1 hour and 15 minutes.
  • Check occasionally and add 1/4 to 1/2 cup tomato juice to sauce if it seems to be drying out.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 348.9, Fat 6.8, SaturatedFat 2.3, Cholesterol 63.3, Sodium 659.7, Carbohydrate 56.4, Fiber 7.2, Sugar 32.8, Protein 17.9

Winnie Akinyi
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the cabbage rolls and they were gone in no time. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Fiza Irfan
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I've been making this recipe for years and it's always a family favorite. The cabbage rolls are always a hit, and the sauce is so good that I always make extra. Highly recommend.


Carolyn Collins
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's definitely worth the effort. The cabbage rolls were so delicious and the sauce was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Sajid Ali (Sajid Walter)
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I'm not a big fan of cabbage, but I loved this recipe! The cabbage rolls were so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


sarita Manandhar
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge success! The cabbage rolls were a hit with everyone, and they all asked for the recipe. I will definitely be making this again.


Mian Mobile center
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's definitely worth the effort. The cabbage rolls are so flavorful and the sauce is amazing. I will definitely be making this again for special occasions.


alana k white
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I've been making this recipe for years and it's always a family favorite. The cabbage rolls are always a hit, and the sauce is so good that I always make extra. Highly recommend.


Basanta Sirpali
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I'm not a very experienced cook, but this recipe was easy to follow and the cabbage rolls turned out great. The sauce was especially delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Lubega Fred
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the cabbage rolls and they were gone in no time. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Nathanael Ribbe
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This is the best stuffed cabbage recipe I've ever tried. The cabbage rolls were so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was perfect. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Dave Price
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I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a huge fan of cabbage, but I'm so glad I did! The cabbage rolls were surprisingly delicious, and the sauce was amazing. Even my picky kids loved them.


Kate Kaur
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit with my family and friends. The cabbage rolls are always cooked perfectly and the sauce is so good that I could drink it! Highly recommend.


Joshua okafor
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This stuffed cabbage recipe is a keeper! The cabbage rolls were so flavorful and tender, and the sauce was rich and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


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